Waymo Launches Driverless Taxi Service in Dallas

Fully autonomous rideshare service now available in select Texas and Florida cities.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, has officially launched its driverless taxi service in Dallas, Texas, along with Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, Florida. The service is now available to select riders who have downloaded the Waymo app, marking a significant expansion of the company's robotaxi operations across 10 commercial metro areas.

Why it matters

The launch of Waymo's driverless taxis in Dallas is a major milestone for the autonomous vehicle industry, as the company looks to serve the transportation needs of more communities and bring its self-driving technology to the mainstream. This move also highlights the growing competition in the rideshare market, as Uber has also launched its own driverless service in parts of Dallas.

The details

Waymo's robotaxis will be available in select neighborhoods in Dallas, including University Park, Highland Park, Oak Lawn, and South Dallas. Riders will need to download the Waymo app to book a ride, and the company is partnering with Avis to manage its fleet and maintenance. Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the company is on track to serve over 1 million rides per week by the end of the year as it expands to more than 20 cities.

  • Waymo officially launched its driverless taxi service in Dallas on February 24, 2026.
  • Uber launched its own driverless rideshare service in early December 2025 in parts of Dallas.

The players

Waymo

An autonomous driving company and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Tekedra Mawakana

The co-CEO of Waymo.

Eric Johnson

The mayor of Dallas, who said the city is excited for Waymo's service to be available.

Juan Cifuentes

A Dallas driver who said that while people may feel scared about new technology, it will be okay with time.

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What they’re saying

“Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando are critical to our plans, as we lay groundwork for service in 20+ cities. Each community has its own unique charm and transportation needs, and we're eager to provide a safe, reliable, and magical way for locals and visitors to travel.”

— Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO of Waymo (Waymo press release)

“Whenever a new technology is released, everyone is going to feel scared. That's socially acceptable to be a little scared, but with time it will be OK.”

— Juan Cifuentes, Dallas driver (CBS News Texas)

What’s next

Waymo plans to continue expanding its driverless taxi service to more than 20 cities by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

Waymo's launch of its driverless taxi service in Dallas marks a significant milestone in the autonomous vehicle industry, as the company looks to bring its self-driving technology to more communities and compete with other rideshare providers like Uber in the race to dominate the future of transportation.